Practice How You Play

Just a quick reminder to practice how you play. There are a number of ways to make practice more "game-like." For example, practice getting down the line to first after a swing just like you will in the game instead of just practicing it separately. Often times we practice hitting, then at another time in practice, we run bases. But in the game, these things aren't done separately, so make sure you practice it together as well as separately.

Another thing you can do is have your pitchers take short breaks during their practice. They don't pitch continuously on end during a game, so give them the opportunity to take a break during practice, then come back and see if they can "stay in their groove" like they'll have to in the game.

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